Houlton Regional Hospital – Healthcare for Northern Maine

The Certification Board of Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) has recently recognized Jacqueline White of Houlton as a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS). Jackie has been employed by HRH since August of 2006 in the hospital’s Quality/Risk Management Department.

“Earning this credential attests to Jackie’s professional competency in patient safety science and application,” said Tejal K. Gandhi, MD, MPH, President, CBPPS. “This achievement demonstrates her expertise in this critical discipline and positions her among those committed to and leading patient safety work.”

Jackie earned this credential in part by passing a rigorous, evidence-based examination that tests candidates on their competency in patient safety science and application. Jackie is 1 of 3 Certified Professionals in Patient Safety in the State of Maine, joining 470 internationally.About CBPPSThe Certwcation Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS) was established by, but is a separate organizational entity from, the National Patient Safety Foundation, and was created to advance, standardize, and promote patient safety knowledge competencies for health care professionals. To this end, successful completion of the rigorously designed Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) exam attests to candidates’ knowledge of essential patient safety competencies, upon which time the board confers the CPPS credential. Those attaining the CPPS designation represent a group of committed professionals from across health care who are determined to advance the patient safety yield and make the health care system safer for all.